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7. For this application, we installed the supplied chrome spacer on the pulley side for proper fitment. Then we slid the axle back through, mounted the caliper, and tightened up the axle and we were done.
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1. The Street Glide basks in the glow w of
the sunlight with the new Nemesis wheels. heels.
Wicked Image Nemesis Wheels
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ne of the most common upgrades a bike owner can do is to install a new set of wheels. Choosing the right set plays an integral role in your overall customization vision. You’re forced to choose, but you must choose wisely! Wicked Image, based in Murrieta, California, has been cutting billet wheels for quite a while and has a massive line of wheel designs available from mild to wild. All wheels are available with matching pulleys, rotors, and sprockets. Wicked Image also manufacturers custom floorboards, shift linkages, mirrors, and much more. While perusing the company’s website, we found the Nemesis series wheel and chose it for its thorny, aggressive design. We ordered two Nemesis Wheels, a 21x3 front, a 18x5.5 rear, matching rotors (two up front, one in the rear), and a matching pulley. The entire package is available–if you mention HOT BIKE–for $2,999. The wheels are CNC-cut from billet aluminum and then chrome plated. And for the newer Touring models, Wicked Image wheels are available with the cush-drive design. To save time, we had Wicked Image ship us the wheels with the Metzeler ME 880 tires, rotors, and pulley already installed. Installation was a snap and the wheels will definitely spruce up the look of this stock Street Glide. HB
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8. For the front, we removed the dual brake calipers on both sides. Then we simply removed the lower axle clamps from the legs, and then slid the axle out.
2. The Nemesis is available in
many different OE sizes as well as sizes for custom applications.
9. We then put the jack near the front of the bike under the frame rails to raise the front of the bike to simply slide the wheel out. One stock front wheel off…
3. The stock ’09 Street Glide is in desperate need for an upgrade. The Nemesis’ design will definitely give it a more custom look.
5. We put a lift under the frame rails and jacked up the rear. After pulling out the stock cast wheel…
10. …one new Nemesis front wheel with dual matching rotors on.
4. After putting the bike on the lift we
pulled the saddlebags, took the rear brake caliper mount and caliper off, and then pulled the axle out to remove the rear pulley and wheel. The newer Touring models have a cush-drive design (shown here) to aid in smoothing out gear transition. Wicked Image has designed wheels specifically for this application.
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6. …we installed the rear Nemesis wheel with matching pulley and rotor.
Metzeler Tires www.us.metzelermoto.com
11. The new 21x3-inch Nemesis fit like a glove without fender modification. Next, we slid the axle trough the new setup, re-installed the calipers, and tightened up the axle clamps. Installation was done.
12. The Nemesis wheels are a nice touch on the stock bike. They add just the right amount of flair to the bike without going overboard.